Labor

Andrea Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030

On the Cloture Motion

Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor

On the Cloture Motion

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor

On the Nomination

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor

On the Cloture Motion

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance".

On Passage of the Bill

A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.

On the Cloture Motion

To provide a 1-year eligibility period for steelworker retirees and eligible beneficiaries affected by a qualified closing of a qualified steel company for assistance with health insurance coverage and interim assistance.

Congressional Vote

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF ANN DORE MCLAUGHLIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF LABOR.

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF ANN DORE MCLAUGHLIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF LABOR.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE DANFORTH R,MO AMENDMENT TO S 1485, THE AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTION RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD MANDATE PRE-EMPLOYMENT, RANDOM, PERIODIC, AND POST-ACCIDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY PERSONNEL IN ALL "SAFETY-SENSITIVE" POSTS.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND HR 348, THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES' APPEAL RIGHTS BILL, TO ALLOW ALL POSTAL EMPLOYEES TO APPEAL ACTIONS AGAINST THEM BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE TO THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD, RATHER THAN ONLY SUPERVISORS, SO THAT EMPLOYEES NEED NOT JOIN A UNION TO MAKE APPEALS.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT S 514, THE JOBS FOR EMPLOYABLE DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS ACT, A BILL TO AMEND THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT BY ESTABLISHING AN INCENTIVE BONUS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYABLE DEPENDENTS. THE BILL WOULD ALSO ADD AN ENRICHED PROGRAM OPTION TO THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF AFDC/SSI YOUTH.

TO ADOPT S RES 94, A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SOVIET UNION.

TO ADOPT SC RES 8, A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE TO PROTEST CONTINUED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE SOVIET UNION.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE LAUTENBERG, NJ) AMENDMENT TO S 1017 METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS TRANSFER. LAUTENBERG'S AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCE SHOULD EMPLOY THE QUICKEST AND MOST COST EFFICIENT MEANS TO RETURN THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM TO PAST EXPERIENCE LEVELS AND, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED, REHIRE AS NEW EMPLOYEES THOSE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS FIRED FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN 1981, WHO MEET STANDARDS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE, NECESSARY TO FULFILL THIS OBJECTIVE.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO S.1200, TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF THE SEASONAL WORKER PROGRAM.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S. 1160 TO STRIKE THE DAVIS-BACON PROVISIONS REGULATING HOURLY WAGES FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS FROM THE BILL.

TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO E PRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT OVERALL FEDERAL OUTLAYS SHOULD BE REDUCED, BY PASSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE OVERTIME PAY GUIDELINES IN THE WALSH-HEALEY ACT BE REPLACED BY THOSE IN THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO E PRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT OVERALL FEDERAL OUTLAYS SHOULD BE REDUCED, BY PASSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE OVERTIME PAY GUIDELINES IN THE WALSH-HEALEY ACT BE REPLACED BY THOSE IN THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.

TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD VIGOROUSLY PURSUE WITH THE SOVIET UNION THE RESOLUTION OF CONCERNS OVER COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING STRATEGIC AND OTHER ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 28

TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 304, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT ELENA BONNER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EMIGRATE FROM THE SOVIET UNION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND URGING THAT THE PRESIDENT PROTEST THE CONTINUED VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE SOVIET UNION, INCLUDING THE RIGHTS OF ANDREI SAKHAROV AND ELENA BONNER. (MOTION PASSED)

TO TABLE DIVISION 7 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. (CONTINUED) 353. DIVISION 7 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO USE EXISTING STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO PREVENT THE IMPORT OF ANY PRODUCT OR MATERIAL PRODUCED IN THE SOVIET UNION UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT IT WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE USE OF FORCED LABOR. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 13

TO TABLE DIVISION 4 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 353. DIVISION 4 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DIRECT (CONTINUED) THE UNITED STATES NEGOTIATORS AT THE STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTION TALKS AT GENEVA TO LINK THE POSSIBLE SUCCESS OF SUCH TALKS WITH THE WILLINGNESS OF THE SOVIET UNION TO ABIDE BY INTERNATIONAL LAW AS A RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY OF NATIONS, PAYING SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO THE KAL 007 MASSACRE, SOVIET VIOLATIO...

TO TABLE DIVISION 4 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 353. DIVISION 4 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DIRECT (CONTINUED) THE UNITED STATES NEGOTIATORS AT THE STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTION TALKS AT GENEVA TO LINK THE POSSIBLE SUCCESS OF SUCH TALKS WITH THE WILLINGNESS OF THE SOVIET UNION TO ABIDE BY INTERNATIONAL LAW AS A RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY OF NATIONS, PAYING SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO THE KAL 007 MASSACRE, SOVIET VIOLATIONS OF THE HELSINKI ACCORDS, THE SOVIET INVASION AND SUBJUGATION OF AFGHANISTAN, THE REPRESSION OF POLAND AND ITS FREE LABOR MOVEMENT, AND THE USE OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS IN CONTRAVENTION OF EXISTING TREATIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 13

TO TABLE DIVISION 3 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 353. DIVISION 3 OF THE HELMS AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT IS TH SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON THE RECORD OF SOVIET COMPLIANCE OR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF ALL EXISTING STRATEGIC ARMS LIMITATIONS TALKS AGREEMENTS AND OTHER ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENTS TO WHICH THE SOVIET UNION IS A PARTY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 13

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO S.CON.RES.27, WHICH WOULD PRESERVE ELIGIBILITY OF 23 STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PROGRAM. SEE NOTE(S) 4

TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO S.CON.RES.27, WHICH WOULD PRESERVE ELIGIBILITY OF 23 STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PROGRAM. SEE NOTE(S) 4

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2036, A BILL PROVIDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S. 2222 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL GUEST WORKER PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S. 2774 TO ADD A NEW SECTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4961 SHALL PROVIDE UP TO 13 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 37

Congressional Vote

TO PASS S. 2036 TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO PASS S. RES. 340, A MEASURE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN TO TERMINATE OR WEAKEN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965. (MOTION PASSED)

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF RAYMOND J. DONOVAN, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF RAYMOND J. DONOVAN, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 435, RELATING TO THE LABOR STRIKE IN POLAND. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION TO END FURTHER DEBATE ON H. RES. 798, TO PROVIDE CONSIDERATION FOR H.R. 8146, PROVIDING FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE STATES TO QUALIFY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION BENEFITS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, RATHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 780, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6777, TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY AND TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF SUCH COUNCIL. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE STAGGERS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7235, REFORMING ECONOMIC REGULATION OF RAILROADS. THE STAGGERS AMENDMENT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROVIDING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR JOINT RATE SURCHARGES AND CANCELLATIONS (SECTION 301) AND THE SUBSTITUTE INSERTS LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED PROCEEDINGS BY THE ICC TO RESOLVE JOINT RATE DIVISION DISPUTES AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ROCK ISLAND AND MILWAUKEE RAILROADS. SEE RC 531. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO SEND TO CONFERENCE H.R. 3904, MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ENDING DEBATE ON H. RES. 764, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR A MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT, WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 702, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6711, EXTENDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF YOUTH TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF OF H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 666, THE RULE PERMITTING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6613, TO PROHIBIT REGULATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BY THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4986, AMENDING THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT TO AUTHORIZE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS, TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIABLE ORDER OF WITHDRAWAL ACCOUNTS AT DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS TO ESTABLISH REMOTE SERVICE UNITS, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEDERALLY INSURED CREDIT UNIONS TO MAINTAIN SHARE DRAFT ACCOUNTS. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4774, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS A MEMBER OF A RELIGION OR SECT HISTORICALLY HOLDING CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO JOINING OR FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING A LABOR ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO DO SO. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5507, REDUCTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BY RETIREMENT BENEFITS, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD AN AMENDMENT CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENT FROM JAN. 1, 1982 TO JULY 1, 1981. (MOTION FAILED)

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE MOORHEAD SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 5860, CHRYSLER LOAN, BY REQUIRING $100 MILLION OF NONFEDERALLY GUARANTEED ASSISTANCE FROM EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION NOT REPRESENTED BY A LABOR ORGANIZATION. THE MOORHEAD SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZES UP TO $1.5 BILLION IN FEDERAL LOAN GUARNANTEES OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD AND REQUIRES ASSURANCE OF $1.93 BILLION IN NONFEDERALLY GUARANTEED ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)

Congressional Vote

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5870, TO IMPROVE THE SECOND CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS. (MOTION FAILED:2/3 REQUIRED)

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE H. RES. 369, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT MEMBERS MAY DISPENSE WITH COATS AND/OR TIES DURING THE PERIOD JUNE 1 TO LABOR DAY IN 1979. (MOTION PASSED)